ABSTRACT
Computational fluid-dynamic modeling is a useful technique for quantitative analysis, optimization, and design of a process that involves complex fluid flow, mass/heat transfer, and chemical reactions. Flash ironmaking is such a process. A three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model was developed to simulate the ironmaking process in a flash reactor, and applied to the laboratory flash reactor, the operation of the prototype flash reactor, and the design of industrial flash reactors. The formulation of these CFD models incorporated all the features learned from the operations of the test units. New dimensions of possible industrial flash reactors were also tested.
